SOUTHEAST ASIA
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Rescue of Villagers Trapped in Flooded Laos Cave
Five villagers trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for over a week have been rescued by international rescue teams. Four were extracted on May 30-31 after divers located them and pumped water from the cave system. Two other people remain missing, with rescue efforts continuing.
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